Description

Smooth lil’ ripper, PRS Custom SE $849!

Overview: The PRS SE Custom is a part of Paul Reed Smith’s SE (Student Edition) line, which offers high-quality instruments at a more affordable price point than their American-made counterparts. The SE Custom models are known for their excellent craftsmanship, versatile sound, and the distinctive PRS aesthetic.

Key Features:

  • Body:
    • Material: Mahogany body with a maple top with  a flame maple veneer
    • Finish: Gloss finish, blue
    • Shape: PRS double-cutaway body shape for easy access to upper frets
  • Neck:
    • Material: Maple neck
    • Construction: Set-neck design for improved sustain and stability
    • Fingerboard: Rosewood
    • Scale Length: 25 inches (635 mm)
    • Frets: 24 frets
    • Inlays: PRS bird inlays
    • Nut Width: Approximately 1.68 inches (42.7 mm)
  • Hardware:
    • Bridge: PRS-designed tremolo bridge
    • Tuners: PRS-designed tuners for reliable tuning stability
  • Electronics:
    • Pickups: Equipped with PRS-designed humbucking pickups for a versatile range of tones
    • Controls:
      • One master volume control
      • One master tone control (with push/pull coil-tap feature on some models)
      • 3-way pickup selector switch
    • Output Jack: Standard 1/4″ output jack

Sound Characteristics:

  • Versatile Tone: The humbucking pickups provide a wide range of tones, from warm and smooth to bright and punchy, suitable for various genres
  • Dynamic Response: Excellent dynamic response, making it suitable for clean, overdriven, and heavily distorted sounds
  • Sustain and Resonance: The set-neck construction and quality hardware contribute to the guitar’s impressive sustain and resonance

Applications:

  • Genres: Ideal for rock, blues, jazz, metal, and pop
  • Usage: Suitable for live performances, studio recordings, and practice sessions due to its versatile sound and reliable build quality

Notable Features:

  • PRS Craftsmanship: Known for meticulous attention to detail and high-quality construction, ensuring a durable and reliable instrument
  • Distinctive Aesthetics: Features the signature PRS bird inlays and elegant body contours, making it visually striking
  • Affordable Quality: Offers high-end features and craftsmanship at a more accessible price point compared to American-made PRS models

Notable Users:

  • Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge, Creed): While Tremonti has his own signature PRS model, he has been associated with PRS guitars for years
  • Carlos Santana: Known for his use of PRS guitars, highlighting their versatility and quality
  • Zach Myers (Shinedown): Uses various PRS models, including SE versions, showcasing their reliability and performance